The Divorcee Who Shines novel Chapter 224

Chapter 224 Hostage

Mia's crying was drowned out by the music in the bar.

No one paid attention to the person sitting in the corner booth.

Ranita wasn't feeling any better, she took a tissue out of her bag and handed it to Mia. "Mia, nobody's life is perfect. You said you envy me, but you should know how hard I've worked and how much effort I've put into everything."

Mia looked up at Ranita.

Ranita worked harder than anyone else! When she was exhausted and couldn't keep her eyes open, Ranita was still working overtime. While Mia ate her meals, Ranita read books!

Ranita was beautiful, talented with languages and worked hard. That was why Mia felt even more envious! She wanted to surpass her but found herself always being pulled along instead.

"Ranita... I'm sorry..." Mia didn't regret what she had done but facing Ranita now made her feel an endless sense of remorse.

"I didn't mean it... you know about my family situation... I never wanted to hurt you... I'm jealous of you but also grateful!" Tears streamed down Mia's face as she cried uncontrollably.

They had been friends for so many years now.

It hurt Ranita deeply inside too.

But forgiveness wasn't something that came easily for her.

"Mia, stop crying. Everyone is looking over here." Ranita handed a tissue over to Mia. "The studio is gone now. There's no need to bring up old events again."

"Can you forgive me?" asked Mia.

Ranita remained silent before shaking her head slowly, "Sorry. I can't be that magnanimous. The studio held too much meaning for me yet ended so tragically."

Although not spoken aloud, Ranita couldn't bear letting go like this either.

"Mia, you should go home early tonight. Rest well. Your family needs you. You can't keep living like this forever."